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Sprinter Soniya Jones to Fly Antigua's Flag at 2026 World Indoor Championships
Sprinter Soniya Jones will represent Antigua and Barbuda as a one-member team at the World Indoor Track and Field Championships in Toruń, Poland, competing in the women's 60 metres from March 20–22, 2026.
Young Steel Pan Musicians Shine at National Junior Solo Competition
Fourteen young musicians competed in the Department of Culture's National Junior Solo Competition on March 15 at The UWI Global Campus, with Kaiya Casimir and Keiyanna Davis sharing top honours in the junior category and Keshawn Benjamin winning the senior division. The event was praised as a showcase of Antigua and Barbuda's vibrant steel pan heritage.
Antigua and Barbuda Debate Team Retains Leeward Islands Title
Antigua and Barbuda's debating team has successfully defended the Leeward Islands title, drawing praise from the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries for showcasing the strength of the nation's young academic talent.
Antigua and Barbuda Names 14-Athlete Squad for 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada
The Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association has selected fourteen athletes to represent the nation at the 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada, scheduled for April 4th to 6th. The squad spans Under-17 and Under-20 categories and will be supported by a six-member management team.
Antigua and Barbuda Clinch Back-to-Back Leeward Islands Debating Championships
Antigua and Barbuda have claimed back-to-back titles at the 54th Leeward Islands Debating Competition in Nevis, with Leanna Browne and Janica Adams scoring 694 points to defeat host nation Nevis in the final. Janica Adams also took home the Best Speaker award.
Antigua and Barbuda Defends Title at 54th Leeward Islands Debating Competition
Antigua and Barbuda has defended its title at the 54th Leeward Islands Debating Competition, with Leanna Browne and Janica Adams defeating host nation Nevis 694 points to 639. Adams was also named Best Speaker of the competition.
West Indies Men's Cricket Squad Returns Home Safely After ICC T20 World Cup
Cricket West Indies has confirmed that all players and Team Management Unit staff from the West Indies Men's ICC T20 World Cup squad have safely returned home following disruptions caused by chartered flight cancellations. Commercial travel was secured to facilitate the returns after the ICC-coordinated flights fell through.
Princess Margaret School Tops Boys' and Girls' Standings at Interschools Championships
Princess Margaret School has taken an early lead in both the girls' and boys' divisions at the 2026 National Interschools Track and Field Championships, topping the standings after the first day of competition at the YASCO Sports Complex.
PMS Serenaders Named School Steel Band of the Year at National Music Awards
The PMS Serenaders of Princess Margaret School were named School Steel Band of the Year at the National Music Awards on Tuesday night, edging out Irene B. Williams Secondary School for the top honour. The winning band expressed hopes of expanding their reach beyond school competitions to operate as a year-round community band.
Nearly 700 Athletes Set to Compete in National Interschool Championships
Nearly 700 student-athletes are set to compete in the National Interschool Championships from March 12 to 15 at the YASCO grounds, with Cabinet members pledging their support and inviting the public to attend what is being called one of the largest such events in modern times.
Saints Boost Relegation Survival Hopes With 4-1 Win Over Jennings United
Attacking Saints claimed a crucial 4-1 victory over Jennings United on Tuesday to bolster their bid to avoid relegation from the Antigua Premier League. In the First Division, Swetes delivered a surprise result by stunning Five Islands.
Aaron's Double-Double Lifts Daggers Past Phoenix in ABBA Division 2
Devea Aaron delivered a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double to lead the Old Road Daggers past Phoenix 69-66 in ABBA Division 2 on Tuesday. The Navigators also picked up a win, outgunning the Flyers in the night's other featured matchup.
Ministry of Sports Partners with Barbuda Council to Send 14-Member Team to Inter-schools Championships
A 14-member student contingent from Barbuda is set to compete in the 2026 Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Inter-schools Track & Field Championships following a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Sports, the Barbuda Council, and Sir McChesney George Secondary School. The championships are scheduled to begin Thursday.
King Warrior Sound Crowned Sound of the Year at National Music Awards
King Warrior Sound has been named Sound of the Year at the National Music Awards, beating out Stonewall Reloaded and Larger Than Life for the top honour in the category.
Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra Named Steel Band of the Year at National Music Awards
Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra has been named Steel Band of the Year at the National Music Awards, edging out finalists Pandemonium Steel Orchestra and Rising Star Steel Orchestra. The award honours outstanding steel pan performance and contributions to Antiguan and Barbudan culture.
King Charles Jokes With Sir Viv Richards Over Cricket Struggles at Commonwealth Reception
King Charles shared a humorous moment with Antiguan cricket icon Sir Viv Richards at the Commonwealth Day reception, joking that playing cricket across the Caribbean during his Royal Navy years had "nearly killed" him. Richards presented the monarch with a signed cricket bat at the event.
British High Commission Partners with ABAA to Celebrate Commonwealth Day Through Youth Sport
The British High Commission and the Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association united to mark Commonwealth Day 2026, hosting a special event that brought together former Commonwealth athletes and more than 60 young competitors ahead of the CARIFTA Trials.
AGHS Claims Hat-Trick of Wins in 13-and-Under Schools Netball Competition
Antigua Girls' High School won three of four matches in the 13-and-Under Secondary category of the Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Schools Netball Competition on Monday. Their best result came against Jennings Secondary School at the YMCA Sports Complex.
Blackhawks and Spartans Presidents Clash Publicly Over Disputed Cricket Fixture
The presidents of PIC Liberta Blackhawks and WES Rising Sun Spartans publicly clashed on a local radio show over which team should be awarded points in a disputed Two Day cricket fixture. The disagreement, reported by Antigua Observer, highlights a deepening rift between the two clubs over rules interpretation.
Grenades Keep APL Title Hopes Alive with 5-2 Victory Over Ottos Rangers
Grenades FC kept their Antigua Premier League title hopes alive with a 5-2 win over relegation-threatened Ottos Rangers, sitting three points behind leaders All Saints United. Second Division sides Guydadli, Young Lions, and Police also claimed victories on Monday.